A farm bill divided 09.19.2013 By Robbin S. Johnson Spending on entitlement programs must be curtailed, given changing demographics, slowing economic growth and new priorities.Read More
Web site launched to bust biotechnology myths 09.19.2013 By Staff Controversial ingredients are safe and beneficial to the environment, says Grocery Manufacturers Association.Read More
Expiration harmonization sought 09.18.2013 By Josh Sosland Harvard Law, N.R.D.C. say food expiration date labeling practices should be standardized.Read More
Bill to cut nutrition spending by $40 billion introduced 09.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposed cuts are twice as high as the original House farm bill and 10 times the cuts sought by the Senate.Read More
Comment seeks probiotic inclusion in dietary guidelines 09.10.2013 By Jeff Gelski Food with live and active cultures and probiotics may have a positive influence on health, according to a scientific organization.Read More
F.D.A. sees no short-term effects of arsenic in rice 09.06.2013 By Jeff Gelski The agency next will examine long-term exposure to 'very low amounts' of arsenic in rice and rice products.Read More
Mold prompts Chobani recall 09.06.2013 By Monica Watrous Greek yogurt maker issues voluntary recall following reports of product bloating and claims of illness.Read More
Director named at Resnick food law program 09.03.2013 By Josh Sosland Program looks to study and advance law and policy solutions to improve the modern food system.Read More
Preparing for an audit 08.29.2013 By Joe Stout Preparing for audits of any kind is daunting, but knowing your facility is both audit-ready and consumer-ready will be invaluable.Read More
New food safety leader for Chiquita Brands 08.27.2013 By Keith Nunes Courtney Parker will lead the company's quality assurance and quality control efforts.Read More